Order Restored In Bangkok And Provinces: PM Abhisit

[gemini81]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

Well said Mr Daniels.

Agree too Daniels, obviously your first name isn't Jack.

As much as some would like to complain about him, there is little against him to build much of a case, compared to the fool of all fools Thaksin, who sputters evil every time he opens his trap.

God knows nowhere else would as little blood as this have been spilled. It was prolonged, but he was playing a game aginsit them, waiting and building and documenting a case against them.

[stingray]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

Well said Mr Daniels.

Think what your government would do if there were a large group of

protesters blocking all traffic at Orchard Road in Singapore; Times Square

in NYC; Ginza in Tokyo; or Knightsbridge in London for two months. They

set up barricades to search through personal belongings of everyone

travelling through the area. Also think what it would do if those

protesters invaded a nearby hospital, causing doctors & nurses to evacuate

patients and most important of all, think what it would

do if the protesters were found to have large stockpile of M79 grenades,

M16 & AK47 assault rifles.

Do you think your government would be as tolerant as the Thai government?

[sgtpeppers]

I love to try the drugs that Abhisit is on. It must be great stuff. The only thing Abhisit is capable of is reading prepared statements made by his boss Suthep. During the crisis we have not sen him one time on TV answering reporters questions. Too difficult, too dangerous. He and Suthep are Ernie and Bert of Sesame street.

Abhisit is a joke. Thaksin was a bad leader but this dude takes the cake.

Extrajudicial killings? tick, delusional statements like "my objective is reconcilliation" , tick

corruption? tick

despretly clinging to power ? tick

control/supress the media? tick

double standards? tick

Edited May 21, 2010 by sgtpeppers

[silvertorpedo]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Either you've been here far too long and your brainwashing is now complete or you haven't been here long enough to understand what is going on.

[cyb]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

Well said Mr Daniels.

Think what your government would do if there were a large group of

protesters blocking all traffic at Orchard Road in Singapore; Times Square

in NYC; Ginza in Tokyo; or Knightsbridge in London for two months. They

set up barricades to search through personal belongings of everyone

travelling through the area. Also think what it would do if those

protesters invaded a nearby hospital, causing doctors & nurses to evacuate

patients and most important of all, think what it would

do if the protesters were found to have large stockpile of M79 grenades,

M16 & AK47 assault rifles.

Do you think your government would be as tolerant as the Thai government?

More to the point, what do you think would have happened if Thaksin was in power and the yellow shirts were protesting?

I know what the result would be Carnage, Absolute carnage on the streets of bangkok

Edited May 21, 2010 by cyb

[johncat1]

A leader who brings a country through a bloody crisis is going to make significant gains in popularity. Abhisit is in charge. Thaksin will be fighting terrorism charges ...

Did you see in another thread that Thaksin is denying any involvement in the latest events

So whose money was paid to the Red Protesters ?

[Lizard2010]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Every Thai I know hate this man. He can not do anything, becouse he is a marionette of persons, who order to kill Thai protesters.

And who ordered the protesters to do what they did? They have lost all credibility and sympathy for their illegal and very dangerous actions. Even the supposed non-violent ones must take some blame. The PM offered a big compromise and they still did not disperse ... if not for them the violence/killings and destruction would not have happened. These "innocents" may have not pulled the trigger ar thrown a bomb, but they supported the ones who did. When their leaders told them it was over and to go home, many went crazy with anger and violence ... like a child with a temper tantrum. They have shamed their country and king and themselves.

You have a very short memory.

How many people were killed when Thaksin was in power.

Who deceived the Thai people with his business dealings.

Any Prime Minister has to make decisions that not might suit everyone.

[misterjag]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

That's odd. Many of the poor Thais I encounter daily working at street cafes and convenience stores in Bangkok tell me they despise the SOB. One old woman who often serves me dinner took her sandal off and beat Abhisit's image as he was speaking on television. Edited May 21, 2010 by misterjag

[MamboJumbo]

Wish those Police and Military Generals that backed the Red Shirts realize now that they have lost. They made their gamble and the other side did'nt blink. It's about time they let go of ties to Thaksin. They already got their money. Just like what the PM has said they all live under the same roof. If they torch parts of the house eventually all of the will be homeless. 

[Lizard2010]

The guy is a darn liar, which sais "we don't use live ammunition" and then a dozen people die. He comes from a party that serves the interest of the small Bangkok elite as they call themselves which never cared about the rest of the 95% of the population. Also his party must be dissolved because of the 236m Baht they took from some petrochemical company. The reds were the best that could ever happen to the man & party. If this drama did not happen he would not be ruling Thailand anymore.

The two faction paradigm, left vs. right, yellow vs. red is the small man's smokescreen and all he knows. But that he dies for his beloved leader, either Mr. T (the biggest thief) or Mr. A (the biggest liar), is sad; and the reactions of those two show how much they disregard human life and are ignorant about the demands of the public.

Wow, somebody can make business as usual now, but the blood that has been spilled will ask for revenge. Now they have terrorists, real terrorists, they groomed themselves some... Applause!

Look at what the reds did with the World Center.

100 people out of work.

Is that what demonstrating is supposed be all about, no is not.

[cyb]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Either you've been here far too long and your brainwashing is now complete or you haven't been here long enough to understand what is going on.

Do you Silver have any idea what is going on? I think not

[chadintheusa]

Violence in Nonthaburi went largely unreported in the media. Reds blockaded Rattanathibet road outisde Thaicom on May 19, in the afternoon they started fires and in the evening I could hear shooting. All along Rattanathibet road 7-11s were vandalised and possibly looted. The 711 at Pantip plaza on Ngamwongwan has bullet holes in their window. I have yet to see any official reports on what exactly happened in this area.

[cyb]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

That's odd. Many of the poor Thais I encounter daily working at street cafes and convenience stores in Bangkok tell me they despise the SOB. One old woman who often serves me dinner took her sandal off and beat Abhisit's image as he was speaking on television.

That was because she most likely does not have a clue what is going on around her, Another brainwash victim

[Lizard2010]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Every Thai I know hate this man. He can not do anything, because he is a marionette of persons, who order to kill Thai protesters.

Every Thai i know hates Thanksin.

For what he had done to the Thai people and all the money he and his family have had.

What about all the money they have channeled to the Red Shirts.

At least the PM Abhist is not corrupt like Thaksin and his family are.

[Neilly]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

Agree with you 100%...think all the red newbies are on there 2nd or 3rd lives coz have been suspended for their flaming and tolling

[MamboJumbo]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

That's odd. May of the poor Thais I encounter daily working at street cafes and convenience stores in Bangkok tell me they despise the SOB. One old woman who often serves me dinner took her sandal off and beat Abhisit's image on the televison. I expect if he made an appearance in the neighborhood, somebody would throw a shoe at him.

I guess both of you belong to different circles. Thailand has really a long way to go before the local populace especially the poor masses know that with 'rights" also come "duties' in a truly democratic society. And one of those is to respect other people views. Sad to say these are same people who re-elect their corrupt MP time and again in elections and expect things to change....

[yoshiwara]

I love to try the drugs that Abhisit is on. It must be great stuff. The only thing Abhisit is capable of is reading prepared statements made by his boss Suthep. During the crisis we have not sen him one time on TV answering reporters questions. Too difficult, too dangerous. He and Suthep are Ernie and Bert of Sesame street.

Abhisit is a joke. Thaksin was a bad leader but this dude takes the cake.

Extrajudicial killings? tick, delusional statements like "my objective is reconcilliation" , tick

corruption? tick

despretly clinging to power ? tick

control/supress the media? tick

double standards? tick

Thaksin baked the cake Mr Tick Tick.

[Lizard2010]

Really? I don't think any supports the PM's actions at all. The PM's and his yellow followers are not Buddhist at all but are killers of Freedom. If this Junta government stays power they will need to change the name of the country to something other than Thailand because it will not be a free country.

YOU BETTER SMELL THE COFFEE!!

did you see those monks being arrested 2day???

I am sorry to say this.

I thought Monks were never involved in Politics till i visited Thailand.

To me they are not all true monks but part time monks when it suits them.

[sgtpeppers]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Either you've been here far too long and your brainwashing is now complete or you haven't been here long enough to understand what is going on.

I agree with your response. Generally, TV political threads, the content of which is mostly take up by the foriegn expat pro-government supporters, for the most part descend into an exhibition of political brainwashing, ignorance, arrogance and hatred.

International observers, somewhat insulated from the governent and goverment controlled media brainwashing, tend to have a more balanced and complete understanding of the issues.

[surfaxxis]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Same here and yes I hope he does.

Now thats really funny,, I have not met a single Thai who DOES support him

[MamboJumbo]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

Agree with you 100%...think all the red newbies are on there 2nd or 3rd lives coz have been suspended for their flaming and tolling

 Totally agree. Sometimes its really hard to crack an especially if that egg(head) is already toasted.

Its difficult to reason with people who are not open-minded at all.

[Neilly]

About 3 minutes ago I heard an explosion. Sound coming somewhere from the direction of Central/Asoke direction.

Hopefully just destroying part of the red arms cache and not a bobby trap

[MamboJumbo]

Really? I don't think any supports the PM's actions at all. The PM's and his yellow followers are not Buddhist at all but are killers of Freedom. If this Junta government stays power they will need to change the name of the country to something other than Thailand because it will not be a free country.

YOU BETTER SMELL THE COFFEE!!

did you see those monks being arrested 2day???

I am sorry to say this.

I thought Monks were never involved in Politics till i visited Thailand.

To me they are not all true monks but part time monks when it suits them.

Those are not monks. They actually have footage of the smoking . Some have tattoos (from jail). 

[silvertorpedo]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

So only the views of so called senior' members count for anything do they? Doesn't it occur to you that the term 'newbie' refers to the forum only. There may well be so called 'newbie' members who have not only been living in Thailand a lot longer than you, but are also better informed and have a greater all round understanding.

[cyb]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

So only the views of so called senior' members count for anything do they? Doesn't it occur to you that the term 'newbie' refers to the forum only. There may well be so called 'newbie' members who have not only been living in Thailand a lot longer than you, but are also better informed and have a greater all round understanding.

I seriously doubt your statement silver, How long have you being living in Thailand?

[silvertorpedo]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Either you've been here far too long and your brainwashing is now complete or you haven't been here long enough to understand what is going on.

Do you Silver have any idea what is going on? I think not

Well perhaps you can enlighten me, you must have a lot of Thai friends.

[cyb]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

Either you've been here far too long and your brainwashing is now complete or you haven't been here long enough to understand what is going on.

Do you Silver have any idea what is going on? I think not

Well perhaps you can enlighten me, you must have a lot of Thai friends.

Thai friends, Thai family yes I have. Now answer me how long you stay in Thailand?

Edited May 21, 2010 by cyb

[misterjag]

Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

That's odd. Many of the poor Thais I encounter daily working at street cafes and convenience stores in Bangkok tell me they despise the SOB. One old woman who often serves me dinner took her sandal off and beat Abhisit's image as he was speaking on television.

That was because she most likely does not have a clue what is going on around her, Another brainwash victim

Not hardly. The woman's a news junkie and runs her cafe with pride and efficiency.

[silvertorpedo]

The entire crack down was carried out with as little loss of life as could be expected given the heavy resistance the red radical faction put up once it started.

More and more munitions are being found in what were red rabble held areas. Most if not all the looting/violence videos are disenfranchised reds angered at their illustrious leaders surrender, venting their anger.

I think the country has a long way to go, but at least the P/M got thailand thru this so far, so let's see what he's gonna do to address the issues he freely admitted were valid during negotiations with the red-rabble leaders.

I listened to sock puppet red radio from the stage at Rachaprasong for nearly 5 solid days before this crackdown and NOT ONE SINGLE TIME did I hear anything that resembled talk of reconciliation, a call for peace, or a call for unity. All I heard was hate filled, violence inciting, divisive brain-washing to the red-rabble protestors.

They listened to it for nearly 8 solid weeks; of course they're a little brain washed in their way of thinking. Is it any wonder some of the more radical element wouldn't buy the surrender when it came and preferred instead to burn, loot and destroy anything they could get their grubby little mitts on?

The blame for this entire debacle deserves to be laid at the feet of the core red-rabble leaders (Jatuporn, Arisman, Suporn, Nattawut, Kwanchai, Wing-Nut Weng, et al), they could have stopped this WEEKS ago as Abhisit had already acquiesced to every 'demand' they'd made. Instead they made more and more unreasonable demands, so much so that Veera Musikapong finally just disappeared from the rally. The hard line leaders forced the governments hand in this; I hope they get what they deserve.

As an aside; I think the BMA is doing an incredible job in getting this city back on track and running again, they are the heroes now.

Just as the young soldiers who were tasked with a difficult job during the crackdown were the heroes during that time.

Is it me or is the T/V Forum now flooded with newbie members who've got a handful of posts yet have morphed somehow into thai political pundits? To a person they seem to be mindless foreign sock-puppet red-apologists, refusing to let something like FACTS get in the way of their red tinted posting penchants. Truly sad and pathetic. .. Take of your red goggles and try Google before you post mindlessness. (My ignore bin is filling up )

So only the views of so called senior' members count for anything do they? Doesn't it occur to you that the term 'newbie' refers to the forum only. There may well be so called 'newbie' members who have not only been living in Thailand a lot longer than you, but are also better informed and have a greater all round understanding.

I seriously doubt your statement silver, How long have you being living in Thailand?

What, you seriously doubt my statement that there may well be people who have lived in Thailand for longer than you and may be better informed than you? So you have lived here longer and are better informed than everyone else? I concede your authority on the matter and will never dare to question your word again.

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Every single Thai I know supports this man - I hope in the weeks and months ahead, he shows everyone a path towards peace, reconciliation and unity.

That's odd. Many of the poor Thais I encounter daily working at street cafes and convenience stores in Bangkok tell me they despise the SOB. One old woman who often serves me dinner took her sandal off and beat Abhisit's image as he was speaking on television.

That was because she most likely does not have a clue what is going on around her, Another brainwash victim

Not hardly. The woman's a news junkie and runs her cafe with pride and efficiency.

Yet another one that believes what she wants to believe and cannot see the wood for the trees.